Explore our seven calls to action for the new Government to integrate children who use EAL.
The Bell Foundation offers a range of free resources to support EAL teaching and development within schools.
In January 2017, a free tool, the award-winning EAL Assessment Framework for Schools, was launched. The improved version of the Framework, published in 2019, is now accompanied by an interactive digital EAL Assessment Tracker and reporting tool.
This website offers a huge range of free advice and resources for the classroom to support learners with EAL. There is also information on online, blended, and face-to-face training courses, as well as free webinars. By developing the knowledge and skills of school staff the Foundation aims to improve the attainment of children who use EAL.
In this blog, Stephen Ireland and Bridget Da Silva from New College Durham reflect on their nomination for the Beacon Excellence in ESOL award, how sport has boosted learners’ confidence as they adapt to both general and academic life in the UK.
In this blog, Ummera Iqbal and Esther Wilkey from Bradford College reflect on the college being named the winner of the Beacon Excellence in ESOL award, in recognition of its innovative use of Shakespeare and drama techniques to engage ESOL learners and promote confidence.
In this blog, we speak to Linda McDonald and Lizzie Toschi from Nottingham College to reflect on their nomination for the Beacon Excellence in ESOL award, and how their staff support students not only to improve their English, but to gain confidence and experience for their futures.
How does it feel to suddenly leave all that you know and travel far away to a new place with a new language and different ways to do things? Find out in this interactive and visual resource that follows the story of a family who have to experience this.